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@Lh1234 wrote: If I have two ESA dogs but we can only have one can I have one under my name, fly as an ESA with no charge and pay the fee for the additional? That does appear to be a valid option as long as you have the appropriate paperwork for the ESA dog and book the reservation for the pet dog in the carrier.  The only policy I could find about flying with one of each is this: A pet may not share a carrier with a trained service animal or an emotional support animal. --TheMiddleSeat ... View more

What proof do you need for a service dog?   The law states there is no permit or certificate as proof of any kind for service dogs.   ... View more

A service animal is a dog that helps an individual with a diability and is allowed access everywhere. An emotional support animal is allowed on planes and housing, but not out in public.    In South West, traveing with an ESA requries documentation that you need an ESA, where a service animal does not need those documents. Instead workers can ask if it is a service animal and what task it does to help with a disability.  There are no charges for both service animals or ESAs.    Reminder that your animal must be well behaved to go on the flight 🙂  ... View more